PlainVitamins

ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor

by Protocol For Life Balance · powder · 1.05 kg

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 7 07359 15953 2
  • DSLD label 45369
  • Serving 54 g (2 scoops)
  • 19 servings

ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor by Protocol For Life Balance lists 39 ingredients, 39 with an amount per serving of 54 g, such as 5,000 IU of vitamin A, 300 mg of vitamin C, 200 IU (5 mcg) of vitamin D3 and 50 IU of vitamin E, beside 9 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on May 22, 2015.

What is in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 54 g. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).

ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 45369, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Calories190 Calories
Calories from Fat50 Calories
Total Fat6 g9%Fat (unspecified) in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 11,965 products6 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 2.5 g, the median 1.5 g.6 g

Higher than 92% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) (median 1.5 g).

Saturated Fat3.5 g18%Saturated fat in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 5,234 products3.5 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 g to 1.5 g, the median 1 g.3.5 g

Higher than 88% of 5,234 products listing saturated fat (median 1 g).

Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Total Carbohydrates11 g4%Carbohydrate in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 21,979 products11 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 6 g, the median 3 g.11 g

Higher than 89% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate (median 3 g).

Dietary Fiber4 g16%Fiber in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 6,987 products4 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 4 g, the median 2 g.4 g

Higher than 74% of 6,987 products listing fiber (median 2 g).

Sugar5 gSugar in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 11,807 products5 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 4 g, the median 2 g.5 g

Higher than 78% of 11,807 products listing sugar (median 2 g).

Protein22 g44%Protein in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 8,985 products22 g per serving; the middle half of products list 2 g to 24 g, the median 16 g.22 g

Higher than 67% of 8,985 products listing protein (median 16 g).

Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene, Retinyl PalmitateVitamin A (Form: as 80% Beta-Carotene, and from 20% Retinyl Palmitate)5,000 IU100%Vitamin A in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 5,772 products5,000 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 2,000 IU to 5,000 IU, the median 4,000 IU.5,000 IU

Higher than 55% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU).

Vitamin Cas Threonic Acid enhanced buffered Calcium AscorbateVitamin C (Form: from Threonic Acid enhanced buffered Calcium Ascorbate) (Alt. Name: ProtoSorb C)300 mg500%Vitamin C in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 18,583 products300 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg300 mg

Higher than 75% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg).

Vitamin D3as LanolinVitamin D3 (Form: from Lanolin) (Alt. Name: Cholecalciferol)200 IU (5 mcg)50%Vitamin D in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 14,175 products5 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg5 mcg

83% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg).

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl SuccinateVitamin E (Form: from D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate) Note: non-GMO50 IU167%Vitamin E in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 6,459 products50 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 15 IU to 100 IU, the median 30 IU.50 IU

Higher than 61% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU).

Thiaminas CocarboxylaseThiamin (Form: from Cocarboxylase Note: Co-enzyme Forms) (Alt. Name: Vitamin B1)2 mg133%Thiamin in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 9,830 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg2 mg

60% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg).

Riboflavinas Riboflavin-5-Phosphate SodiumRiboflavin (Form: from Riboflavin-5-Phosphate Sodium Note: Co-enzyme Forms)2 mg118%Riboflavin in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 9,824 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg2 mg

60% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin give more (median 4 mg).

Niacinas NAD [Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide] Trihydrate, Vitamin B3Niacin (Form: Vitamin B3, as NAD [Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide] Trihydrate Note: Co-enzyme Forms)10 mg50%Niacin in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 12,413 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg10 mg

77% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg).

Vitamin B6as P-5-P MonohydrateVitamin B6 (Form: from P-5-P Monohydrate (Alt. Name: Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) Note: Co-enzyme Forms)3.4 mg170%Vitamin B6 in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 15,277 products3.4 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg3.4 mg

62% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg).

Folateas Folic Acid200 mcg50%Folate in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 7,022 products200 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mcg to 400 mcg, the median 400 mcg.200 mcg

71% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg).

Vitamin B12as MethylcobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Methylcobalamin Note: Co-enzyme Forms)25 mcg417%Vitamin B12 in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 14,425 products25 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg25 mcg

54% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg).

Biotinas D-BiotinBiotin (Form: as D-Biotin)150 mcg50%Biotin in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 9,447 products150 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg150 mcg

51% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg).

Pantothenic Acidas Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: from Calcium Pantothenate)20 mg200%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 10,060 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg20 mg

Higher than 55% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg).

Calciumas Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium CitrateCalcium (Form: from Calcium Citrate, and buffered Calcium Ascorbate)200 mg20%Calcium in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 17,831 products200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg200 mg

Higher than 64% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg).

Iodineas Potassium IodideIodine (Form: from Potassium Iodide)50 mcg33%Iodine in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 6,382 products50 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mcg to 150 mcg, the median 150 mcg.DV 150 mcgUL 1,100 mcg50 mcg

81% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg).

Magnesiumas Mag. BisglycinateMagnesium (Form: from Mag. Bisglycinate) Note: TRAACS200 mg50%Magnesium in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 14,003 products200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg200 mg

Higher than 75% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg).

Zincas Zinc PicolinateZinc (Form: from Zinc Picolinate)10 mg67%Zinc in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 13,186 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg10 mg

51% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg).

Seleniumas L-SelenomethionineSelenium (Form: from L-Selenomethionine)35 mcg50%Selenium in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 7,658 products35 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg35 mcg

68% of 7,658 products listing selenium give more (median 55 mcg).

Copperas Copper BisglycinateCopper (Form: from Copper Bisglycinate Note: TRAACS)0.5 mg25%Copper in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 6,468 products0.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg0.5 mg

68% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg).

Manganeseas Manganese BisglycinateManganese (Form: from Manganese Bisglycinate Note: TRAACS)0.5 mg25%Manganese in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 7,016 products0.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg0.5 mg

86% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg).

Chromiumas Chrom. PolynicotinateChromium (Form: from Chrom. Polynicotinate) (Alt. Name: ChromeMate)50 mcg42%Chromium in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 7,825 products50 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg50 mcg

67% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg).

Molybdenumas Molybdenum BisglycinateMolybdenum (Form: from Molybdenum Bisglycinate Note: TRAACS)25 mcg33%Molybdenum in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 4,390 products25 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg25 mcg

72% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg).

Sodiumas Sea SaltSodium (Form: from Sea Salt) Note: naturally occurring450 mg19%Sodium in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 14,514 products450 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 15 mg to 142 mg, the median 55 mg.450 mg

Higher than 96% of 14,514 products listing sodium (median 55 mg).

Potassiumas Potassium Aspartate, Potassium ChloridePotassium (Form: from Potassium Chloride, & {Potassium} Aspartate) Note: and naturally occurring400 mg11%Potassium in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 11,614 products400 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg400 mg

Higher than 92% of 11,614 products listing potassium (median 99 mg).

GlycineGlycine Note: 3,200 mg3.2 gGlycine in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 1,078 products3,200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 846 mg, the median 300 mg.3,200 mg

Higher than 98% of 1,078 products listing glycine (median 300 mg).

MCT Oilas Coconut, Palm kernel OilMCT Oil (Form: from Coconut, Palm Kernel oil) Note: 3,000 mg3 gMedium Chain Triglycerides in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 559 products3 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 g to 5 g, the median 1.5 g.3 g

Higher than 62% of 559 products listing medium chain triglycerides (median 1.5 g).

organic golden Flax mealorganic golden Flax meal Note: 1,000 mg1 gFlax in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 359 products1,000 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 200 mg.1,000 mg

Higher than 72% of 359 products listing flax (median 200 mg).

Guar Gum500 mgGuar in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 128 products500 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 300 mg to 1,625 mg, the median 651.5 mg.500 mg

52% of 128 products listing guar give more (median 651.5 mg).

L-Lysineas L-Lysine HydrochlorideL-Lysine (Form: from L-Lysine HCl)250 mgLysine in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 1,250 products250 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 148.25 mg to 996.25 mg, the median 500 mg.250 mg

63% of 1,250 products listing lysine give more (median 500 mg).

Taurine100 mgTaurine in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 2,337 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 110 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.100 mg

76% of 2,337 products listing taurine give more (median 500 mg).

MSM powder100 mgMethylsulfonylmethane in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 1,454 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 150 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.100 mg

78% of 1,454 products listing methylsulfonylmethane give more (median 500 mg).

NAC50 mgN-Acetyl Cysteine in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 1,259 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 55 mg to 500 mg, the median 150 mg.50 mg

75% of 1,259 products listing N-acetyl cysteine give more (median 150 mg).

Milk Thistle extractas Silymarin flavonoidsMilk Thistle extract (Form: standardized to min. 80% Silymarin flavonoids) PlantPart: fruit and seeds Genus: Silybum Species: marianum50 mgMilk Thistle in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 1,277 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 90 mg to 300 mg, the median 175 mg.50 mg

83% of 1,277 products listing milk thistle give more (median 175 mg).

Tmgas Betaine Anhydrous50 mgBetaine in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 731 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 1,250 mg, the median 250 mg.50 mg

74% of 731 products listing betaine give more (median 250 mg).

Green Tea extractas EGCgGreen Tea extract (Form: 50% EGCg (Alt. Name: Epigallocatechin Gallate) Note: 25 mg) PlantPart: leaf Genus: Camellia Species: sinensis Note: standardized extract50 mgGreen Tea in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 2,595 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.50 mg

69% of 2,595 products listing green tea give more (median 100 mg).

Broccoli powder50 mgBroccoli in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 530 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 40 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.50 mg

60% of 530 products listing broccoli give more (median 100 mg).

Choline Bitartrate50 mg9%*Choline in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 4,738 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 18 mg to 100 mg, the median 40 mg.DV 550 mgUL 3,500 mg50 mg

Higher than 54% of 4,738 products listing choline (median 40 mg).

Alpha-Lipoic Acid30 mgAlpha Lipoic Acid in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 2,407 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 150 mg, the median 50 mg.30 mg

64% of 2,407 products listing alpha lipoic acid give more (median 50 mg).

Coenzyme Q1025 mgCoenzyme Q-10 in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 2,922 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 100 mg, the median 60 mg.25 mg

77% of 2,922 products listing coenzyme Q-10 give more (median 60 mg).

L-Glutathione25 mgGlutathione in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 717 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 200 mg, the median 50 mg.25 mg

57% of 717 products listing glutathione give more (median 50 mg).

Inositol25 mgInositol in ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor against 4,042 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 80 mg, the median 30 mg.25 mg

53% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg).

* % Daily Value computed from the printed amount and the FDA Daily Value (21 CFR 101.9); the label prints none for that row.

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 45369 (entered May 22, 2015), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.

Is that a lot?

The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:

  • 86% of the 7,016 products that print an amount of manganese list more than its 0.5 mg of manganese (median 2 mg).
  • Its 400 mg of potassium is higher than 92% of the 11,614 potassium products that print an amount; 821 list more.
  • Its 3,200 mg of glycine is higher than 98% of the 1,078 glycine products that print an amount; 21 list more.
  • 83% of the 1,277 products that print an amount of milk thistle list more than its 50 mg of milk thistle (median 175 mg).

The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.

The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.

Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.

Which products have the closest formulas?

1 product lists the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.

Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.

What does the label say about taking it?

Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.

Directions
SUGGESTED USAGE: Mix 2 level scoops (54 g) into 10-12 oz. of water or other liquid, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. To be used as part of a short term detoxification program.
Warnings
Milk Thistle may interact with tamoxifen and other pharmaceuticals. Consult your healthcare practitioner if you are taking prescription medications.
Contains Xylitol, do not feed to pets.
CAUTIONS/INTERACTIONS: If you have sensitivity to any ingredients, please check with your healthcare practitioner before using this product.
ProtoClear(TM) is not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy protein, milk, egg, fish or shellfish ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Allergens and what it does not contain
Citrus-Free
~ Made without Common Allergens
ProtoClear(TM) is not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy protein, milk, egg, fish or shellfish ingredients.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 45369.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: non-GMO Pea Protein Isolate, Natural flavors, organic Cocoa powder, Dutch Cocoa powder, organic Brown Rice syrup, organic Inulin, Xylitol, Sea Salt, organic Stevia extract, Xanthan Gum, Brown Rice Bran, purified Stevia extract.

Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): GMP.

How many labels does ProtoClear Natural Chocolate Flavor have?

One label is on file, entered on May 22, 2015.

  1. Label 45369 (current) Entered May 22, 2015 · on the market · 1.05 kg · UPC 7 07359 15953 2

DSLD also links this label to: ProtoClear Natural Vanilla Flavor (flavor difference), ProtoClear Natural Orange Flavor (flavor difference), ProtoClear Natural Vanilla Flavor (flavor difference), ProtoClear Natural Berry Flavor (flavor difference), ProtoClear Natural Berry Flavor (flavor difference), ProtoClear Natural Berry Flavor (flavor difference), ProtoClear Natural Vanilla Flavor (flavor difference), ProtoClear Natural Vanilla Flavor (flavor difference).

Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).

Who makes it?

The label names Protocol For Life Balance (manufacturer), Bloomingdale, IL. All Protocol For Life Balance products.

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